OBITUARIES

Jan 4, 2023

Carol Sue Tabor (Susie Wagner), 68, of Indianapolis, died January 4th, 2023 peacefully at home after a battle with cancer.

She is survived by her daughter, Chrystal (John) Harris; her son, Jeffrey (Shawna) Beers Jr; her daughter, Jamie (David) Solis; her grandchildren, Deeanna (Courtney) Harris, Stephanie (Omar) Harris, Jonathon (Morgan) Harris, Dawson Harris, Joshua (Patricia) Beers, Lillian (Andrew) Presley,...

Jan 3, 2023

 

Celebrating the Life of Virgal Lee Johnson

Virgal Lee Johnson was born November 20,1945 to Lily Mae Porter in Marvell, Arkansas. He entered into rest on January 3, 2023. Virgal’s grandmother, Caroline made sure he and his siblings were raised in the church and blessed by God. Virgal had 6 siblings, Raymond, Willie, Paul, LaVelle, Mary Ann and Carrie...

Jan 3, 2023

Frank Douglas Macchia, 85, passed away January 3, 2023.

Frank was born in the San Fernando Valley in California to Sam and Mildred Macchia on October 14, 1937.

Frank attended Catholic schools until his senior year in High School. He graduated from San Fernando High School. After his father’s death, when Frank was 21 years old, he and his mother...

Jan 3, 2023

Wanda Keller, 84, passed away on January 3rd, 2023. She was born on May 30th, 1938 to Fayette and Dora Gossage in Mill Springs, KY.

She was married to Frank Keller on January 1st, 1992. Wanda was an outgoing person, she loved crotcheting, bingo, going to the casino, fishing, and cooking.

She is survived by her husband, Frank; her daughter,...

Jan 2, 2023

 

May Ritz Oakes, 94, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 at Allisonville Meadows after a long illness.  She was born on December 30, 1928 to the late Theodore (Sr.) and Lula Ritz.  

 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert, her parents, brothers Theodore Jr. and David, and sister Violet. 

 

May grew up in Trinidad,...

Jan 2, 2023

 

Stephen Edward Hester 70, was born April 14, 1952, to Sam James and Anna Belle Burrell in Indianapolis, Indiana. Stephen passed away on January 2, 2023, in Louisville, KY with his daughter and wife by his side.

Stephen went to Crispus Attucks high school, where he graduated at the top of his class. After graduating, he went to college...

Jan 2, 2023

 

A Lost Soul Found

Lula Earlene Slye (Engelking), born on June 21st, 1961, and passed on January 2nd, 2023. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Randy Slye, her mother Barbara Engelking, her father George Engelking Jr. and two brothers Jimmy Williams and George Engelking III. 

She was survived by three sisters, Beverly Williams, Brenda Bennet and Belinda...

Jan 2, 2023

Diana Jane Shell, age 71, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Diana is survived by her loving daughters Sabrina L. Shell of Indianapolis, IN, and Christina L. Shell of Indianapolis, IN. Her brothers Jack Roberts(Letha) of Indianapolis, IN, Charles Roberts(wife Teresa) of Indianapolis, IN and her sister Margaret Earl(husband Russ) of Indianapolis, IN. Her 8 grandchildren...

Jan 2, 2023

Nancy McBride (Gray), age 93, Beloved wife of the late Gerald McBride; loving mother of Anna McBride of Indianapolis, Kevin(Alice) of Indianapolis and Patricia “Patsy” Erhardt(Herb) of Naples, New York.  Dear Nana to Ryan, Collin and Kevin Tinsley; Jillian Cubric, Hannah and Kurt Erhardt; Maura and Brianna McBride; Great-grandma to Molly and Ronan Tinsley; Dear sister to Paul Gray and...

Jan 2, 2023

Donald Edward Ray, 76, of Noblesville Indiana passed away January 2 2023 at home with family.   He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 18 1946 to Otis and Virgie Ray. He worked as a journey lineman for 30 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, watching westerns (John Wayne), and going out to eat with friends.   Donald is preceded in...

Jan 2, 2023

Charlene K Moss, 69, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Indianapolis, In   Charlene K Moss was born on January 30, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN, to Vernon and Addie Faulkner.   Charlene K graduated from George Washington High School in 1970. She started her career as an Interior  Designer and went on to work for Your Way Decorating for...

Jan 2, 2023

Visitation will be Friday, January 6, 2023 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Indiana Funeral Care, Greenwood Chapel.

Funeral service will begin at 4:00 pm.

Jan 1, 2023

Kay Ellen Fisher (Rooney), 75, of Cicero, Indiana, passed away January 1, 2023. Kay is survived by her husband Jeff Fisher, daughter Kelli Booth (Tom), son Ben Fisher (Jessica), grandchildren Michael and Rebecca Booth, step grandchildren Julia and Zane Cooper and brother Larry Rooney.

Kay had the kindest heart and would lend an ear or a hand to anyone who...

Jan 1, 2023

Robert Orlin “Bert” Aspy Sr., age 94, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, following a brief illness. Bert was a kind soul and a true example of the “Greatest Generation”. He will be profoundly missed by his family and friends. 

Bert Aspy was born in Fort Wayne, Ind. on January 12, 1928, to Virgil and Mary Aspy. He graduated from...

Jan 1, 2023

Carol Joan Worton peacefully passed away on January 1, 2023.  She turned 93 on Christmas Day.   Carol was born in Indianapolis, IN to Wallace and Mabel Dunkman on December 25, 1929.   Carol graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis.   Carol married Fred Worton on June 15, 1957 and became parents to daughters Darla Worton-Butche, Susan Yates...

Dec 31, 2022

 

 

Joseph André Benoit fèt Pilat, nan Dat kite 9 Novanm 1950. Li mouri a 72 ans nan Dat kite 31 desanm 2022.

           Li te marye ak Andrémène Monvil, li fè 8 pitit youn avan Maryaj li. Li rele Nathaila Gaspard et 7 ki pou manman m. Nom yo se: Sheila Benoit, Gadimir Benoit,...

Dec 31, 2022

Lois (Dunaway) Burtrum passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 31, 2022.    Lois was born on Saturday, December 22, 1945, to the late Nick and Faye Dunaway in Blue Diamond, Kentucky.    She loved music and dancing along with shopping and wearing high heels.    Lois is survived by her daughter, Melanie Davis, son-in...

Dec 31, 2022

 

Danny Ray Ketchem, 76, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. 

He was born on Monday, July 22, 1946, in Elnora, Indiana to the late Charles and Mary (Thomas) Ketchem. Danny married Susan Ann Kiesel on July 4, 1969, and were married for 53 years and together they had 2 children, Timothy, and Matt. They...

Dec 31, 2022

Dec 31, 2022

Shirley Lee Groseclose, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 31st, 2022, at Greenwood Meadows, in Greenwood, IN. She was born on October 31st, 1945, in Ardmore, Oklahoma and moved with her family to Indianapolis as an infant. She was a 1965 graduate of Ben Davis High School.

 

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Howard and...